On the Road Again!!
Chuck is on the road and once again he is with his brother Bob. When his fellow traveller and pack mule dislocated her elbow Chuck asked Bob if he would like to take a trip with him. They left from Seattle for Spokane Thur. and on Fri. met their great aunt and her husband for the first time! (Grandpa Carl's sister) So special! Today they will arrive in Montana at a friends and then continue down to southern Ca. to see family. Please pray for their safety as they travel. Also, please pray for Chuck's heels. They have been painful since his long trip last year and were just starting to do better so we are hoping this trip does not interfere with his heels continuing to improve. We are thankful Chuck is still able to use the walker....slowly....in the house and the scooter allows him to be mobile outside. We appreciate all your prayer for healing, for encouragement as we deal with daily challenges and of course for the prayers you are led to pray.
Mystery!
Where are our baby birds? One morning our babies were gone; the nest was not disturbed but it was only 5:00 a.m. which was earlier then the time the parents usually started feeding. Maybe it is better not to know so that we can hope! About a week later I opened up the doors early in the morning. I came back to our office after an hour or so and there was a young bird trying to exit out our window. I helped guide it to the door and off it flew. When I returned to the office there was one feather lying on the window sill. The young bird's visit and feather felt like a gift and an end to the story.
Empathy and Appreciation.
In the last year and a half or so I have gotten to experience in a small way some of what Chuck goes through. First, I fell and broke a bone in my foot and had to wear a cast for a few weeks and then a boot. Next I experienced separated cartilage and rib pain which made me aware of some of the pain Chuck experienced when he broke ribs nearly a year ago. Then 7 and a half weeks ago I dislocated my elbow and learned to function with one arm for a few weeks. I am now in physical therapy twice a week for my elbow and pleased with my progress. This week my neck "froze" - I am not sure of the proper term - all I know is that Wed. morning I could not move when I work up. I was groaning and moaning and trying to lift my head. Chuck woke up to my saying "Jesus" "Jesus". I was really wondering what I was going to do because the bathroom was calling my name loud and clear but my body was not moving. Chuck joined me in praying and I was able to get up but I was unable to drive that day because I could not turn my head. It reminded me of when I had whiplash. All Wed. I had to hold my head when the car stopped or started or went around corners. We are thankful it only lasted one day and that Chuck could leave Thurs.as planned As I struggled to move I once again appreciated my husband's attitude. I know that he is having to work harder that he has ever had to work just to get out of bed and to do simple tasks that most of us do without giving it a second thought. After each injury I have had in the last year and a half my first thoughts are of what Chuck goes through and how much I appreciate his attitude. I am glad I have had glimpses of some of what Chuck experiences but I hope this season is over for me! I often am comforted when I think about how Jesus knows what it is to be human. He knows what it is to be unable to move because He could not move when He was on the cross. He has experienced our difficulties and understands and cares and prays for us.. We are so thankful for His comfort and strength.
I hope you are enjoying the last days of summer. Thanks again for praying for Chuck.
